Tang Feng was utterly speechless, realizing that it was just his excitement that made him think those old fellows had noticed him when, in fact, it was just an ordinary rain.
Looking at the woman in his arms again, he saw beauty without artifice, a natural complexion with fair skin, bright eyes like stars, and a lively spirit radiating from her whole being. She was very beautiful.
She was the kind of woman that would attract you with a single glance, and make you fall drunk with wonder at the second look. Tang Feng was no exception, and it took a good while for him to come back to his senses.
As he was looking at the woman, the woman was also looking at him.
Mu Qingwan's beautiful eyes gazed at the young man in front of her, a blush spreading across her face, her hands protectively placed in front of her as she said weakly, "Could you let go of me first?"
Upon hearing this, Tang Feng paused, then he awkwardly let go and picked up an umbrella to shield her from the rain.
Mu Qingwan stood up, but then she misstepped, her high heel twisting, and she fell towards Tang Feng.
She immediately felt Tang Feng's warm chest against her, which embarrassed her greatly. Had she known, she would not have come alone; now she could not muster the strength in her injured foot to push him away even if she wanted to.
"Did you injure your foot?" Tang Feng, catching the scent of Mu Qingwan, felt a stir in his heart, but as a cultivator, he quickly gathered his wits. He was not a lecher, nor the type to take advantage of women.
Seeing Mu Qingwan nod with pain, he glanced around, then helped her to sit on a stump, under the protection of the umbrella.
Then, Tang Feng crouched down and gently removed her high heel. This gesture made Mu Qingwan's heart flutter uncontrollably. Tang Feng was so tender, and although he had never experienced the taste of women, he had done his share of foot rubbing and injury treating.
The subconscious action moved Mu Qingwan deeply. All along, she had been fending for herself in supporting the Mu Family, with many eyes watching her with fierce intent, ready to devour her. Only when she came to the cemetery could she relax; it was a peaceful sanctuary in her heart.
Now, a stranger was taking care of her, gently massaging her foot and blowing on it continuously. She felt a warm sensation spreading throughout her foot, and her heart raced.
"Sister Wan, you've injured the tendons. It might take a couple of days to recover. Let me carry you back," Tang Feng said.
"No, no need. I can walk slowly." Mu Qingwan sneezed, a bit chilled from the rain soaking her body.
"Sister Wan, there's no need to be afraid. Just regard me as a little brother," Tang Feng said, not open to discussion, and pulled her onto his back. The moment their bodies touched, Tang Feng involuntarily trembled.
It was a very clear sensation.
Truth be told, he hadn't carried many women, and he had never felt such a genuine touch before.
He shook off the ripples in his mind and quickly walked toward the exit of the park.
"Just put me down," Mu Qingwan insisted as she saw Tang Feng carrying her, holding her purse in one hand, and trying to manage the umbrella with the other.
"It's alright, we're almost out of the park," Tang Feng replied, activating the Star Rush Technique. Soon, they descended from the mid-level of the mountain, and after leaving the park, Mu Qingwan pointed to a red sports car ahead.
"My car is over there."
Tang Feng walked over and gently put her down. Mu Qingwan's tranquil appearance in the misty rain was truly beautiful, which made Tang Feng's divine sense flutter.
The car door opened, and Mu Qingwan got in.
"With your foot like that, you can't drive. Move to the passenger seat," Tang Feng said.
"Okay." Mu Qingwan got down from the car, and seeing her in pain, Tang Feng simply lifted her up across his arms.
With a soft call, Mu Qingwan quickly clutched Tang Feng's clothes, her eyes closed, not daring to look at Tang Feng again.
"Forgive me," Tang Feng sighed inwardly, seeing her weakened state and feeling an even greater sense of pity.
"It's, it's okay." Mu Qingwan had never dated, never been so close to a boy, and her divine sense was completely scattered now. Her face was adorably red and very attractive.
The short walk was a torrid distance for both Tang Feng and Mu Qingwan, as they were still strangers to each other after all.
"Thank you!" Mu Qingwan didn't dare to look at Tang Feng.
"You're welcome." As Tang Feng helped Mu Qingwan into the passenger seat and was getting up, her hand didn't let go in time, and inadvertently she pulled off a few buttons on his shirt, which left him with a wry smile.
Mu Qingwan paused for a moment, then quickly turned her head away, saying nervously, "I... I didn't mean to."
"Sister, I know you didn't do it on purpose, rest assured, I won't blame you. You don't have to be so nervous or think too much," Tang Feng chuckled.
"I'm not overthinking, and I will return your clothes to you," Mu Qingwan's face was crimson.
"You don't really need to return the clothes, but it seems I forgot that I don't know how to drive," Tang Feng said with a wry smile.
"Ah! You don't know how to drive?" Mu Qingwan was also stunned. Being soaked through, if they stayed too long, they might catch a cold, and there were important matters to handle in the afternoon.
"Actually, I'm still a student, a senior in high school," Tang Feng said.
"So you will be taking the college entrance exam next year," Mu Qingwan said.
"Yes, and the pressure is quite big, not such great scores," Tang Feng said with a smile.
"As long as you put in a bit more effort, you'll definitely get into a university," Mu Qingwan said.
"Borrowing your lucky words then; if I truly get in, I'll treat you to a big meal," Tang Feng said.
"Then I'll go to a six-star hotel, you'll have to prepare well," Mu Qingwan laughed. It had been a long while since she felt so relaxed.
During their chat, Mu Qingwan made a call, asking a friend to come by taxi. Meanwhile, she became more and more familiar and relaxed with Tang Feng.
Sister Wan, Brother Feng, their calls for each other were incredibly warm, as if they had known each other for many years.
"Brother Feng, sister will give you a present as a token of our meeting," Mu Qingwan said as she took out a card shimmering with golden light and handed it over.
Tang Feng took it and exclaimed, "Supreme! Sister Wan, what do you mean by this?"
"This is Nanzhu's largest entertainment venue, it's a good place for leisure. I'm giving you this card, so you can go there and have fun whenever you're free," Mu Qingwan said with a smile.
"Sister Wan, are you teaching me good habits or bad ones?" Tang Feng stared intently at the beauty before him, his eyes burning with fervor.
"Where did your mind wander off to? You're not allowed to flirt there. If you do, I'm taking it back," Mu Qingwan said sternly.
"Really, you're going to control that too? Sister Wan, what am I supposed to do when I think of a woman?" Tang Feng said with a mischievous smile.
"Young but shrewd, the most important thing for you is to study hard," Mu Qingwan glared at Tang Feng.
"I'm already an adult, and you've given me something so nice; it would be a waste not to use it."
"No means no, or else I'll take it back," Mu Qingwan tried to appear fierce, but sadly her act was poor.
"Alright, I'll listen to you, sister. Since you've cut off that thought, then I have no choice but to go to you," Tang Feng said unconsciously.
Mu Qingwan froze at his words, carefully looking at Tang Feng. What did he mean by that?
"Brother Feng, what... what do you mean by that?" Mu Qingwan's eyes almost welled up with water, and in that moment, her heart nearly broke free from its restraint.
"Sister Wan, you're very beautiful, like a goddess. After seeing you, I doubt I'll feel anything for other women, so you have to take responsibility for me," Tang Feng said earnestly.
"You rascal, bullying your sister, huh? I'll show you!" Upon realizing, Mu Qingwan began to playfully slap Tang Feng in embarrassment and anger.
After a few slaps, Tang Feng caught her hands, and their fingers intertwined. The soft skin made Tang Feng's heart flutter; this was a woman's hand, so comforting.
"Sister Wan, could it be that the heavens sent me to protect a goddess like you?" His words were quite impactful, and although they would be trivial to a seasoned flirt, Mu Qingwan was naive in matters of love and in a vulnerable state. Tang Feng's gentle tug at her heartstrings caused ripples within her innermost being.
"Smooth talker," Mu Qingwan's eyes flickered with shyness, and her gaze became dreamy.
"Actually, I'm quite pure-hearted, Sister Wan, don't get the wrong idea," Tang Feng said earnestly as he held Mu Qingwan's hand tightly.
"Bullies me and still claims to be pure-hearted, who would believe that," Mu Qingwan gave Tang Feng a dismissive glance.
"My conscience is clear as day; if I were a bad guy, I could have done a lot today. It's precisely because I'm not that I treasure Sister Wan so much. Beautiful sister, you understand my feelings, right?" Tang Feng said, looking at her with deep affection.
"I don't know," Mu Qingwan lowered her head, her heart beating even faster. She swore that in her twenty-odd years of life, she had never felt like this before.